Heavy Equipment Operator (multiple teams)

Pueblo-County,-Co; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation and sick leave

Remote & hybrid opportunities

County retirement program

Career growth & supportive leadership

Inclusive and diverse environment

Job summary

Pueblo County is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for road and bridge repair, maintenance, and construction projects. The role involves operating a variety of heavy equipment, performing snowplowing, and ensuring safe conditions on worksites.

This internal lateral opportunity is limited to current employees within the Public Works department, with preference for the #1822 job code series as per the union agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of heavy equipment operating experience in road maintenance/road construction.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Possession of valid Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as dozers, motor graders, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, chip spreaders, tandem dump trucks, single axle dump trucks, water trucks, lowboys, fuel trucks, sweepers and similar equipment in performing road and drainage repair and maintenance tasks.
• Performs snowplowing and sanding.
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure a safe operating condition.
• Performs traffic control, flagging, and signing for projects.
• Completes tasks in support of road maintenance to include carpentry work, fence installation, jack hammering, painting, erosion and drainage control, tree trimming, grounds maintenance, cattle guard replacements, refuge removal, weed mowing/control.
• Monitors and accounts for materials usage.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safe driving

Traffic control

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

CDL Class A with tanker & air brake endorsements

Job description

Operates heavy equipment in performing road and bridge repair, maintenance and construction projects. Duties include safe driving skills, equipment operation and traffic control.

***THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS***

THIS POSTING IS FOR AN INTERNAL LATERAL OPPORTUNITY WITHIN PUBLIC WORKS AND IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IN THE #1822 / (HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) JOB CODE SERIES. Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, members of the bargaining unit with the current job code of #1822 will be given hiring preference.

• Operates heavy equipment such as dozers, motor graders, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, chip spreaders, tandem dump trucks, single axle dump trucks, water trucks, lowboys, fuel trucks, sweepers and similar equipment in performing road and drainage repair and maintenance tasks.
• Performs snowplowing and sanding.
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure a safe operating condition.
• Performs traffic control, flagging, and signing for projects.
• Completes tasks in support of road maintenance to include carpentry work, fence installation, jack hammering, painting, erosion and drainage control, tree trimming, grounds maintenance, cattle guard replacements, refuge removal, weed mowing/control.
• Monitors and accounts for materials usage.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry required.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Valid Class A Commercial Colorado Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsements required.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)